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Ford KA

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,299 cc

S748 SNEMOT history

S748 SNE is a blue petrol Ford KA first used on 25 Sept 1998. Its MOT expired on 25 Sept 2026 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 49,861 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 25 Sept 2026
Mileage
49,861 mi
At MOT on 26 Sept 2025
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,353 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S748 SNE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
KA
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,299 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
25 Sept 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S748 SNE was last recorded at 49,861 miles on 26 Sept 2025, 82 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
49,779 miles · 17 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
82 miles
Average per year
1,353 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 49,861 miles
  • 2024 – 46,492 miles
  • 2023 – 42,793 miles
  • 2022 – 40,136 miles
  • 2021 – 38,671 miles
  • 2020 – 35,542 miles
  • 2016 – 35,534 miles
  • 2012 – 35,400 miles
  • 2011 – 34,547 miles
  • 2010 – 32,956 miles
  • 2009 – 30,465 miles
  • 2008 – 28,552 miles
  • 2007 – 26,744 miles
  • 2006 – 25,044 miles
  • 2005 – 22,765 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass49,861 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2006–2009

  • Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2009

  • Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

18 tests since 16 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass49,861 miles (+82)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    49,861 miles
    Test number
    340017262470
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail49,779 miles (+3,287)4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,779 miles
    Test number
    162925013072
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength By axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass46,492 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    46,492 miles
    Test number
    425521448074
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  4. Fail46,492 miles (+3,699)1 major1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,492 miles
    Test number
    225718794119
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  5. Pass42,793 miles (+2,657)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    42,793 miles
    Test number
    249258971933

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass40,136 miles (+1,465)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    40,136 miles
    Test number
    813909264156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass38,671 miles (+3,129)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    38,671 miles
    Test number
    846994316581

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass35,542 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    35,542 miles
    Test number
    176327978237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass35,534 miles (+134)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    35,534 miles
    Test number
    200013505761

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass35,400 miles (+853)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    35,400 miles
    Test number
    798916962203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass34,547 miles (+1,591)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    34,547 miles
    Test number
    365739651436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass32,956 miles (+2,491)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    32,956 miles
    Test number
    654991260295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass30,465 miles (+2)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    30,465 miles
    Test number
    281512969245
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • NoteUnderside of vehicle is corroded in various places
  14. Fail30,463 miles (+1,911)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,463 miles
    Test number
    213021169221
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • NoteUnderside of vehicle is corroded in various places
  15. Pass28,552 miles (+1,808)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    28,552 miles
    Test number
    544431948277
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteN/s outer sill is corroded
    • NoteO/s rear wheel bearing is starting show signs of wear
  16. Pass26,744 miles (+1,700)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    26,744 miles
    Test number
    333167557219
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBoth sides outer sills are corroded in various places
    • NotePower steering pipes are corroded
    • NoteUnder sides of vehicle is corroded in various places
  17. Pass25,044 miles (+2,279)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    25,044 miles
    Test number
    673674546213
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
  18. Pass22,765 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    22,765 miles
    Test number
    832369455294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S748 SNE

Does S748 SNE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S748 SNE expired on 25 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S748 SNE?
The MOT on S748 SNE expired on 25 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S748 SNE done?
S748 SNE was recorded at 49,861 miles at its MOT on 26 Sept 2025, an average of 1,353 miles a year.
Has S748 SNE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S748 SNE has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on S748 SNE ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on S748 SNE find?
S748 SNE passed its latest MOT on 26 Sept 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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